‘Consolationis Philosophiae Libri V’ by Boethius (Lugduni Batavorum, 1671)., 1671.
Item
Identifier: MS.8170
Scope and Contents
The verso of the front flyleaf is inscribed 'Non est mortale quod opto' in an unidentified eighteenth-century hand.
Dates
- Creation: 1671.
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reproduction conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
170 Leaves
Language of Materials
Latin
Arrangement
[4] + 324 + [12] pages.
Custodial History
Inscribed on the recto of the front flyleaf by Thomas Ruddiman, Keeper of the Advocates' Library. The inscription, which is dated 24 September 1707, comments that the Curators of the Advocates' Library have allowed this copy, which was a duplicate, to be sold.
The bookplate of Sir Alexander MacDonald, Baronet (probably the 7th Baronet of Sleat) is pasted on the verso of the title page.
Repository Details
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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk